| Seetharam Benoy Case No. 18 | |
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| File:Seetharam Benoy Case No 18.jpg Official poster | |
| Directed by | Devi Prasad Shetty |
| Produced by | Deviprasad Shetty Sathvik Hebbar MRP |
| Screenplay by | Deviprasad Shetty |
| Story by | Deviprasad Shetty |
| Starring | Vijay Raghavendra |
| Music by | Gagan Baderiya |
| Cinematography | Hemanth |
| Edited by | Shashank Narayan |
Production company | Elephant Path Film Factory |
| Distributed by | Sridharkrupa Combines |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Seetharam Benoy Case No. 18 is a 2021 Indian Kannada-language suspense thriller directed by Devi Prasad Shetty and starring Vijay Raghavendra as Seetharam.[1] The film released on 15 August 2021 on Star Suvarna.[2]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Seetharam, an upright and principled sub-inspector, is transferred from Haveri to the rural Aanegadde police station in Shivamogga district. Although the village appears calm, it has been experiencing a series of carefully executed burglaries and violent incidents that have unsettled the local community.
After assuming charge, Seetharam becomes personally involved when his residence is targeted during a burglary. The methodical nature of the crime leads him to suspect that the incidents are not isolated. As he begins investigating, Seetharam identifies patterns linking the recent offences to an unresolved case locally referred to as Case No. 18.
Through systematic inquiry, analysis of evidence, and interactions with villagers, Seetharam uncovers a network behind the crimes. His investigation is complicated by limited institutional support, local tensions, and the reluctance of residents to cooperate. As the criminal activities escalate, Seetharam narrows his focus on key suspects and pieces together the motives underlying the offences.
The investigation culminates in a confrontation that reveals the connections between the crimes and the earlier case. The resolution highlights Seetharam’s efforts to restore order while reflecting the broader social consequences of the events within the village.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Vijay Raghavendra as Seetharam
- Nagaraj S. C.
- Sreeharsha Gobhatt as Naga
- Devi Prakash
- Sathvik Hebbar
- Akshatha Shivakumar
- Bindu Rakshidi as Seetharam's wife
- Suresh S. H.
- Manju L. S.
- Prathap
- Vikram
- Chethan Rayanahalli
- Shashank Narayana
- Lakshmi Devi
- Ganesh Biligi
- Naveen Talari
- Kumar Reddy
- Tippanna B. V.
Production[edit | edit source]
The film was shot in Thirthahalli,[3][4] in Karnataka, India.
Reception[edit | edit source]
Vinay Lokesh of The Times of India rated the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "In his 50th film in the Kannada film industry, lead actor Vijay Raghavendra excels in his role as a cop, but the story could have been tighter for the edge-of-the-seat experience it was supposed to have been".[5] Vivek M. V. of Deccan Herald stated that "It's tough to get emotionally attached to the lead character because his personal life is shoddily showcased. Perhaps due to budgetary constraints, the film is filled with fresh faces who struggle to hold our attention".[6] Bobby Sing of The Free Press Journal wrote that "In all, it’s the sincere performance of Vijay and the technical merits that save the film from being a routine, below-average attempt. But the plot certainly deserved to be presented distinctively as an elaborate narration of just one case".[7] Prathibha Joy of OTT Play opined that "Seetharam Benoy: Case No 18 gets off to a promising start, but falters along the way in execution".[8][9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Trailer Talk: Vijay Raghavendra starrer 'Seetharam Benoy' promises to be riveting, chilly, and a lot of fun - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 April 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ↑ "'I want my work to do the talking': Vijay Raghavendra". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ↑ "Vijay Raghavendra's 50th film 'Seetharam Benoy' to release on TV first, makers announce the unique release strategy - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 April 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ↑ "Vijay Raghavendra to play cop in his 50th film Seetharam Benoy - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 April 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ↑ "Seetharam Benoy Movie Review: This cop story offers a few thrills". Archived from the original on 10 July 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022 – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ↑ "Seetharam Benoy review: A wannabe thriller". Deccan Herald. 15 August 2021. Archived from the original on 9 October 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ↑ "Seetharam Benoy: Case No. 18 review: This Kannada movie streaming on Amazon Prime Video could have been so much better". Free Press Journal.
- ↑ "Seetharam Benoy Case No. 18 review: Vijay Raghavendra's 50th film falters in execution". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ↑ "Seetharam Binoy Review: पुलिस केस बरसों चल सकते हैं, उन पर बनी फिल्में नहीं 'सीताराम बिनॉय केस नंबर 18'". News18 हिंदी. 2 October 2021. Archived from the original on 7 June 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.